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Gleken Family History

Gleken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goeken, Green, Leven, Glen, Leben, Leen, Kleven, Greven, Loken

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Where is the Gleken family from?

You can see how Gleken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gleken families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gleken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Gleken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gleken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gleken. For the veterans among your Gleken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleken lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Gleken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gleken in 1976 was 74, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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